DESSERT TOURS
Small rooms sell out first and the famous ones sell out earliest of all. Below: the 3 to book ahead, what each seat costs and how they differ.
Visit the House of Strauss for a self-guided tour through 2,000 square meters of interactive exhibits, then enjoy a hot drink and one of three Strauss cakes at Casino Kulinarium. A 15-minute multimedia concert show is included when the original hall is available. Bring headphones for the audio guide.
Follow an English-speaking guide from Palais Garnier through Galeries Lafayette, 19th-century arcades, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, and Montmartre. You’ll taste pastries, chocolates, and macarons, ride the metro once, visit Sacré-Cœur, and hear lively stories at the Moulin Rouge, Place du Tertre, and other hilltop sights.
“The tour guide was great. Very easy to listen to and full of interesting facts. What I liked most was how he told the history in a way that felt real, not just dates and names. He shared stories that made the places come alive and I found myself actually remembering things because of how he explained them. He also gave some really helpful local tips, which I appreciated. Overall, it felt like walking around with someone who genuinely loves the city and enjoys sharing it with others. Definitely recommend.”
Meet near Tokorozawa Station for a two-hour workshop led by Kana and the TOKYO SHAMI team. You’ll wear a happi coat, learn shamisen basics, assemble a beginner-friendly mini shamisen, practice a song, enjoy tea and sweets during a live performance, and take your instrument and music home. The small group size is capped at four.
“This is truly an excellent, one of a kind, experience. It’s beginner friendly, and the teacher is kind, patient, and passionate about music. As well as helping you make a shamisen to keep, the teacher explains a lot about the history of the shamisRead more”
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